1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 839 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
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1990 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | LeSabre | Phaeton |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3001 mm |